The thoroughbred took home the day's biggest victory at Churchill Downs. Now, the crucial question: Can he replicate American Pharoah's feat and add this jewel to an eventual Triple Crown?

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]]>Colin DwyerIn Kentucky, 2015 Derby Winner Could Arrive Any Day NowFrom January into June, about 8,000 registered thoroughbred colts and fillies will be born in Kentucky. As 3-year-olds, a few may be Triple Crown contenders. NPR's Noah Adams was there as one was born.Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:48:00 -0500https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2012/02/28/147511518/in-kentucky-2015-derby-winner-could-arrive-any-day-now?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=thoroughbredhorses
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From January into June, about 8,000 registered thoroughbred colts and fillies will be born in Kentucky. As 3-year-olds, a few may be Triple Crown contenders. NPR's Noah Adams was there as one was born.